US Bridges

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · I 25 Sbnd over Fontanero · Structure no. I-17-LU

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml Sbnd
CrossesCentennial Blvd
LocationI 25 Sbnd over Fontanero
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.86048, -104.83432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2020)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml Sbnd over Centennial Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.